Description
A rich and moist traditional Southern Georgia pecan cake packed with crunchy pecans and warm spices, perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the batter.
- This cake stores well and tastes even better the next day.
- Can be served plain or with a light glaze or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg